Dr. Steven Levy says, " There have been improvements in the patients we've treated with age related macular degeneration . This could be a game changer for many retinal and optic nerve diseases that at this point have no treatment whatsoever."

The privately funded treatment is costing Oliver more than $21,000.

Between the generosity of many off and online he remains optimistic and nearly a quarter of the way there.

" I shake my head and I don't understand how it's coming together. I give God glory."

Oliver and his wife, scheduled the first appointment in August in Fort Lauderdale. He is required to commit to the study for a year. Oliver is still in need of help of reaching his monetary goal before the study is complete.